Social Worker

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 10%

Training and mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a Great Place to Work affiliate seeking a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for residents and support their holistic well-being in Sharon, CT. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team, and provide counseling to residents and relatives.

You will advocate for residents’ rights, help link families with community resources, and contribute to a compassionate, multidisciplinary care environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Experience in Long-Term Care or geriatrics preferred.
• Strong assessment, counseling and crisis-intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for residents' well-being and holistic needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify needs, strengths and preferences.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Provide counseling and support for coping, transitions, and decision-making.
• Advocate for residents' rights and preferences in care planning.
• Connect residents and families with community resources and services.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or eligible

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on.

Location: 27 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, Connecticut, 06069

What You'll Do

As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well‑being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences
• Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision‑making processes
• Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision‑making processes
• Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs
• Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of a Social Worker

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program
• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment
• Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post‑hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.